Bringing History to Life: Rob Edwards on Robert Smalls in Defiant

Veteran screenwriter and producer Rob Edwards (The Princess and the Frog, Treasure Planet) joins the show to discuss his newest project: a graphic novel chronicling the extraordinary life of Robert Smalls, a man born into slavery who became a Civil War hero, ship captain, and U.S. Congressman. Topics include: The life and legacy of Robert SmallsThe creative process behind adapting history into a graphic novelHow storytelling can preserve and elevate overlooked historical figuresWhy Smalls’ br...